Catherine Brenner to join AMP board

Catherine Brenner has joined the board of the wealth manager and insurer as a non-executive director.
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AMP Ltd says Takeovers Panel member and investment banker Catherine Brenner has joined the board of the wealth manager and insurer as a non-executive director.

Ms Brenner has been a non-executive director of AMP Life Ltd since May 2009 and is also a non-executive director of Coca Cola Amatil Ltd and Centennial Coal Company Ltd.

She is also a member of the Takeovers Panel.

Ms Brenner's career has included working as corporate solicitor with Phillips Fox followed by 10 years at ABN AMRO in various roles culminating in her appointment as managing director investment banking at ABN AMRO.

"Catherine brings significant financial services experience together with knowledge of AMP gained through her service on our life company board," AMP chairman Peter Mason said in a statement on Wednesday.

Ms Brenner holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University.